The WORST episodes of The Residence
Every episode of The Residence ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Residence!
A brilliant, eccentric detective must solve a murder in the White House residence — where the staff and guests at a state dinner are all suspects.
#1 - The Fall of the House of Usher
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/20/2025
At a Congressional hearing, the story of a mysterious death at the White House, and the brilliant detective hired to crack the case, begins to unfold.
#2 - Dial M for Murder
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/2025
From celebrities and Cabinet members to plumbers and pastry chefs, everyone is in the hot seat as Cordelia conducts interviews.
#3 - Knives Out
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2025
Simmering conflicts in the White House kitchen offer Cordelia a delicious opportunity to uncover clues.
#4 - The Last of Sheila
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2025
Irrepressible butler Sheila has risen from Waffle House to the White House. But her misbehavior at the state dinner arouses Cordelia's suspicions.
#5 - The Trouble with Harry
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2025
A surprise tip points Cordelia to three of the President's lesser-known housemates: his brother Tripp, his mother-in-law Nan and his top advisor, Harry.
#6 - The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/20/2025
Elsyie, a housekeeper, is the most-liked employee in the residence. But Cordelia suspects there's more to her than meets the eye.
#7 - The Third Man
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/20/2025
As dawn breaks, Cordelia faces pressure to end the residence's lockdown. Meanwhile, in the present day, a fresh testimony upends the Senate hearing.
#8 - The Mystery of the Yellow Room
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/20/2025
As the clock ticks down on her investigation, Cordelia is ready to reveal the murderer in the residence — even if she has to do it on the fly.